Description
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive history of US-Latin American solidarity from the Haitian Revolution to the present day.
Trade Review'A masterful account of US and Latin American solidarity. Exploring multiple strands of 20th century internationalism and incisive in its argumentation, 'Solidarity' pushes us to think about what a radical, left internationalism might look like today' -- Lesley Gill, Professor of Anthropology, Vanderbilt University
'An indispensable guide for how to be in a world dominated by a form of capitalism that is fast making its peace with fascism' -- Greg Grandin, New York University, author of 'Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City'
'A brilliant introduction to the history of Latin American solidarity movement building ... a jargon-free study of the struggle to build solidarity across borders in the Americas' -- Paul Ortiz, author of 'An African American and Latinx History of the United States'
'An extraordinarily important book. I know no one better equipped or positioned to examine this important stream of US politics' -- Adolph Reed, University of Pennsylvania
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
1. US Empire, Anti-Imperialism, and Revolution
2. The Caribbean under U.S. Occupation
3. The Cuban Revolution and the Cold War
4. South American Dictatorships and the Rise of Human Rights
5. Central American Solidarity in Reagan’s America
6. NAFTA, Fair Trade, and Globalization
7. Zapatistas and Global Justice
8. Corporate Campaigns and Sweatshop Activism
Conclusion
Notes
Index
